Functional pieces made with local materials that can stand the test of time have defined antique and vintage country furniture around the world.
Country style has varied based on regional tastes, from French Country with tufted sofas and cane-framed beds to American Country with stately Windsor chairs and tables built of pine. Each is imbued with touches that are often described as rustic, a style that is inclusive of a range of decorating modes such as country and farmhouse. Exposed wood, traditional fabrics, natural colors and a sense of heritage through distressed surfaces and handcrafted design are all attributes of country-style interiors.
Country furniture and decor can encompass movements from across centuries that reflect rural life, such as French Provincial, which emerged in the 17th century, Black Forest, which became popular in early-19th-century Switzerland with sculptural furniture carved with animals and Adirondack style, with chairs that debuted in the United States in the early 20th century and became a rustic favorite.
The design of country-style furniture isn’t guided by fleeting trends or elite tastes. Sofas upholstered with animal hide, desks made of oak or pine that show off the grain of their material and dining room tables balanced on sturdy square legs are all popular examples of country furniture. Although the aesthetics of country furniture are eclectic, the pieces are unified by meticulous construction that favors utility over ornamentation.
Contemporary country interiors usually have muted palettes, with white walls and calming shades of blue, where heirloom pieces mingle with vintage baskets and gingham textiles. Unpretentious and timeless, country furniture adds warmth to any home, whether it’s a cabin in the woods or an urban loft apartment.
Find a collection of antique and vintage country tables, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
Garden Whimsy: Large Italian Ceramic Cabbage Tureen & Stand
Located in Downingtown, PA
Garden Whimsy: Large Italian Ceramic Cabbage Tureen & Stand, 1960s A substantial and whimsical Italian ceramic tureen and cover, dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1960s). This ...
Ceramic
Small Brown Majolica Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940-1950.
Ceramic
French Majolica Mirabelle Plums Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Mirabelle Plums Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Ceramic
French Majolica Fruits Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica fruits tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Ceramic
French Pottery Pitcher, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French brown pottery pitcher circa 1900.
Pottery
French Majolica Mirabelle Plums Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Mirabelle Plums Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Trompe L'oeil Chestnut Tureen Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Majolica chestnut tureen signed Sarreguemines. rare Bag trompe L'oeil.
Ceramic
French Pair of Ironstone Lidded Tureens by Hippolyte Boulenger
By Hippolyte Boulenger 1, Roscoff
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A splendid pair of antique French ironstone lidded soup tureens, or legumières, similar in design, although not identical. Once used for servi...
Ironstone
French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Country Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pheasant tureen from Caugant, circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Corn Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica corn tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1940.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Country Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pheasant tureen from Caugant, circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Late 20th Century Italian Majolica Duck Form Soup Tureen with Ladle
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of charm and whimsy to your table with this unique style duck-form soup tureen. Crafted in Italy circa 1980, the ceramic serving piece is modeled as a resting mallard, co...
Majolica, Porcelain
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage White Porcelain Footed Soup Tureen with heavy gold trim
Located in Birmingham, AL
Large White Porcelain Footed Tureen with paneled body, heavy gold trim and embossed floral finial. Unused, Near Mint. Approximately 12'' tall till the finial of the cover lid and 13....
Ceramic
Small Creamware Tureen with Brown Grapes Decoration England Circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
This charming small creamware tureen showcases the "Brown Grapes" pattern, a refined Neoclassical design. Crafted at the Spode factory in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, ci...
Creamware
French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Small French Majolica Rooster Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Very rare Small Majolica rooster Tureen Caugant, circa 1950. Could be a prototype for the manufacture. Miniature tureen H / 3 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Antique Dutch Société Céramique Maastricht White Ironstone Soup Tureen W/Ladle
Located in High Point, NC
Presenting a wonderfully elegant antique Société Céramique Maastricht covered soup tureen, a graceful piece of Dutch white ironstone that lends instant refinement to a table, sideboa...
Ceramic, Ironstone
Antique Belgian White Ironstone Earthenware Footed Soup Tureen with Lid & Ladle
Located in High Point, NC
An enchanting white ceramic soup tureen that brings timeless elegance to the table. Resting on a graceful pedestal base, this beautifully shaped serving piece features a generously r...
Ceramic, Ironstone
Antique English White Ironstone Covered Soup Tureen With Ceramic Ladle
Located in High Point, NC
A beautiful vintage white ceramic soup tureen that brings timeless warmth and gracious old-world charm to the table. With its softly rounded pedestal body, elegant molded handles, do...
Ceramic, Ironstone
French Majolica Rooster Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French country majolica rooster tureen, circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Brown Majolica goose tureen signed on underside Caugant, circa 1950.
Ceramic
$550
H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Italian Majolica Duck or Goose Cabbage and Cauliflower Tureen with Lid and Ladle
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A hand-painted Italian majolica cabbageware or lettuceware bird and cauliflower tureen with lid and ladle. This petite ceramic serving dish will be ...
Ceramic, Paint
Rookwood Pottery Co. American Mission Vase Pitcher, Floral Design, 12
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission vase/pitcher decorated with flowers and silver deposit whiplash design attributed to Rookwood.
Silver
$655
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 13 in
Sarreguemines French Barbotine Majolica Trompe l'Oeil Melon Covered Tureen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Majolica covered tureen in the shape of a trompe l’oeil melon by Sarreguemines, circa 1900. Molded in the form of a large yellow melon with green vines and leaves. The li...
Earthenware
Majolica French Ceramic Cow Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cow tureen circa 1940 signed Caugant.
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Crab Tureen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of coastal elegance to your dining experience with this vintage glazed ceramic tureen. Its beautifully crafted ocean-inspired design and vibrant glaze make it a standout ...
Ceramic
Small Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Tureen Caldas Da Rainha Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Small Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Tureen Aires C. Leal Caldas da Rainha circa 1950.
Ceramic
19th Century Pair of French Majolica Cabbage Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Pair of French Majolica Cabbage Tureen.
Ceramic
Majolica Cabbage Leaf Soup Tureen With Lid and Underplate
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th Century Faiancas Belo Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Leaf Soup Tureen with Lid and Underplate. Features a charming and sculptural cabbage-form ceramic soup tureen with matching lid...
Majolica
Antique Rockingham Pottery Pitcher with Dog Handle
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout example of a Rockingham brown glazed earthenware pitcher with a dog or hound handle. Probably manufactured in Bennington Vermont.
Earthenware, Pottery
Pink Cabbage Glazed Ceramic Small Tureen or Bowl, Portugal, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely hand painted Majolica ceramic pink cabbage small tureen, sugar bowl or sauceboat with lid. Manufactured by Bordallo Pinheiro. Portugal, 1960s This eye-catching small cabbage tureen...
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Mid-Century Large Ceramic Lobster-Topped Italian Soup Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
A rare one-of-a-kind find! This lobster-topped soup tureen makes me smile. I'm ready to drop everything and gather my family and friends for a hearty dinner al fresco. This is an ...
Ceramic
$403Sale Price|48% Off
H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Antique French Terracotta Water Cruche, Green, Circa 1850-1900
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Terracotta
Small Brown Majolica Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940-1950.
Ceramic
Small Brown Majolica Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940-1950.
Ceramic
Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Small Brown Majolica Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940-1950.
Ceramic
Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Fruits Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica fruits tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1950.
Ceramic
Antique Belgian Porcelain Tureen
Located in High Point, NC
Exquisitely crafted in Belgium at the beginning of the 20th Century, this porcelain vessel is especially proportioned for the delivery of liquid courses. As a serving vessel the piec...
Porcelain
Turn of the Century Belgian Porcelain Tureen
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant vintage porcelain tureen offers an attractive centerpiece. Made in Belgium at the turn of the century, the soft curves of the form are emphasized by the silken finish an...
Porcelain
Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Small Brown Majolica Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940-1950.
Ceramic
Majolica Gray Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica